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May 2012
Choose Charity Shops campaign goes live
New research shows people relying on charity shops to get through the recession, as charities join forces in major national campaign to get more donations through the door
Brits paying price for refusal to talk about dying
People in Britain could risk missing out on having their end of life wishes met and leaving a mess for those close to them, according to a new study commissioned by the Dying Matters Coalition (of which Sue Ryder is a member of).
Stand up for charity shops and donate unwanted items
A bevy of the UK’s finest stand-up comedians touring the country at the moment are taking time-out from their busy schedules to support Sue Ryder and the Charity Retail Association’s Choose Charity Shops campaign.
Charity night hikes show loved landmarks in new light
They might not be fans of Iggle Piggle or Upsy Daisy but for almost one in three Brits the chance to venture into ‘the night garden’ is a huge draw. New research from charity Sue Ryder has found that 28 per cent of British adults would leap at the chance of sneaking around a stately home at the dead of night.
Innovative partnership gives patients co-ordinated 24-hour palliative care
People across Bedfordshire with a life-limiting illness can benefit from improved 24-hour coordination of palliative care thanks to a partnership between Sue Ryder, NHS Bedfordshire and local health and social care services.
April 2012
Mascot Gold Cup to reach £100,000 charity milestone
Sue Ryder hospice provides care closer to people's homes
Sue Ryder in Leeds has opened an outreach service to provide end of life care to people closer to their homes thanks to local care home, Sunnyview House.
March 2012
Sue Ryder welcomes RCP's report on need for end of life care training for doctors
Sue Ryder welcomes The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) report's recommendations that regular end of life care training should be mandatory for all hospital doctors.
Sue Ryder applauds important step towards fair playing field for charities
Sue Ryder is today celebrating its role in the significant step taken towards removing barriers for charities to deliver NHS services in England.
"It will never happen to me" attitude needs to take a Hike
Launch of Starlight Hike aims to show fundraising in a new light
40 per cent of Brits, if facing a serious life-changing illness would turn to charity for support, yet just eight per cent of people actually took part in a fundraising event for a health related charity last year.
February 2012
ISPN Awards
Wheatfields outstanding teamwork shortlisted for an award
Doncaster Befriending Services
Befriending involves two or more people coming together with the aim of establishing an informal and social relationship.
MND patients benefit from new coordinated care across Bedfordshire
People with motor neurone disease (MND) in Bedfordshire are already benefiting from more coordinated health and care services thanks to a new way of working launched recently by Sue Ryder-St John’s Hospice.
Childhood friends run the New York Marathon for Sue Ryder
Childhood friends, Rob Hayes, 35 year old Commercial Manager, and Clive Finlay, 36 year old IT consultant, chose to raise funds for Sue Ryder - Nettlebed Hospice by running in the New York Marathon this year.
Rob and Clive became friends almost 33 years ago, Rob says ‘our mothers became best friends and I have been friends with Clive as long as I can remember’.
January 2012
Nettlebed Sales Dates 2012
Nettlebed Sales Dates 2012 released
The Hadrian's Wall trek is back this April and we're searching for budding walkers to take part
The fully supported guided walk takes in the highlights of Hadrian’s Wall. It offers a good physical challenge to brave hearted individuals with the fantastic reward of some of the finest views along the best preserved sections of the wall. These photos from last year's trek will give you an idea of what you can expect.
Local MP cuts red ribbon to declare new Sue Ryder shop open
The January summer sales weren’t a patch on Reading’s Shinfield Road on Friday (January 20) when shoppers queued around the block to get into the new Sue Ryder shop. Bargain hunters were in their element when Rob Wilson, MP for Reading East, cut the red ribbon at 11am, and officially declared the shop open so the budget-friendly retail therapy could begin.
Your Hospice Needs You!
“Do you fancy helping out at a massive charity firework event, a Ride for Ryder Bike Ride, Reading Half Marathon or even a Shetland pony fair? Then Sue Ryder needs you!” These are the words of Sue Ryder’s fundraising volunteer support Marion Haynes as she sets out on a mission to recruit 200 more local volunteers to help make these forthcoming events a huge fundraising success.
Want to be one of the first people to run the 100m track in the Olympic Stadium?
Do the Gold Challenge 2012km Challenge for Sue Ryder and be in the running for a 100m lane in the Olympic stadium. Or enter our TWITTER competition for your chance to win...
Duchess of Kent House Opens Doors to local MP
Last Friday (January 13) saw MP for Reading West Alok Sharma visit Sue Ryder-Duchess of Kent House in Reading to see at first hand the excellent facilities at the Liebenrood Road hospice.
Local MP to open new Sue Ryder Shop in Reading
Sue Ryder welcomes the New Year with the news that Reading East MP Rob Wilson is to open the charity’s new shop in Shinfield Road, Reading, this Friday (January 20).
Help us become Poundland's charity of the year
Help us become Poundland's charity of the year
We have been short listed for Poundland's charity of the year and we need your help! Please click on the link and vote for Sue Ryder...
London Luton Airport announces Sue Ryder as New Charity Partner for 2012 and 2013
The public have voted Sue Ryder as the new London Luton Airport Charity Partner for 2012 and 2013.
The Airport has pledged an initial donation of £5,000 to the charity, and employees will work closely with the team at Sue Ryder to involve staff and passengers in fundraising activities throughout the year.
Stairlift finds new home with Lucy
Thirty two-year-old Lucy Moore from Skipton has received a free, “life changing” stairlift thanks to the generous donation of a family in Gloucester.
WHY HAYLEY BROOKER IS RUNNING THE 2012 READING HALF MARATHON
Benji Coles’ mum Loretta died of Motor Neurone Disease in December 2010. She was cared for by SueRyder - Nettlebed Hospice in the months up to her death.
Benji Coles’ girlfriend, Hayley Brooker (25), has decided to raise money for Sue Ryder by running in the Reading Half Marathon on April 17.
December 2011
Sue Ryder reaches £10m mark in Retail Gift Aid
Sue Ryder was the first charity to pioneer reclaiming Gift Aid on goods donated to its 350 shops across the country. The charity has now reached the £10m mark, as well as bringing the total number of donors acquired through the scheme to 500,000.
Sue Ryder's response to Mary Portas' 'High Street' review
Heidi Travis, Director of Retail at Sue Ryder, commented: “We welcome Mary Portas’ analysis of the current situation of UK’s High Streets and her suggestions that in order to create vibrant, attractive High Streets, landlords, council leaders, retailers and local communities need to work together.
Lotte Good, Communications Officer at Sue Ryder, shares her reasons for running the Brighton Marathon
I have always wanted to challenge myself to run a marathon; I just haven’t had the confidence to sign on the dotted line. I now find myself a fully registered member of the Sue Ryder Brighton marathon team!
We're hoping to take off with London Luton Airport
We have been successfully short listed for London Luton Airport - Charity of the Year 2012, but we need your help.
Please click here for 3 quick and simple steps on how to vote.
November 2011
Sue Ryder scoops prestigious national award for its work with prisoner volunteers
Sue Ryder’s pioneering work with prison volunteers across the UK has won a top award at the prestigious Personnel Today Awards 2011
Verity Clarke runs for Sue Ryder at the Virgin London Marathon
This year, Verity Clarke is one of Sue Ryder’s successful Virgin London Marathon applicants and after previously taking part in the local 10k Biddenham Run, she is setting her targets higher and shall run the 26.2miles of the London Marathon on the 22 April 2012.
84 years of caring for your local community
A group of volunteers received recognition for their invaluable support when a special event was held at Sue Ryder Holme Hall on Wednesday 16 November.
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New research shows people relying on charity shops to get through the recession, as charities join forces in major national campaign to get more donations through the door
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People in Britain could risk missing out on having their end of life wishes met and leaving a mess for those close to them, according to a new study commissioned by the Dying Matters Coalition (of which Sue Ryder is a member of).
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